Tender

Local Bus Service

BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN

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Tender

21 Jul 2020 at 05:11

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Blackburn with Darwen Council is initiating a tender for a Local Bus Service, following funding from the Department for Transport. This procurement process is currently in the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 10th August 2020. The contract, valued at £120,000, is expected to commence on 1st November 2020 and run until 31st March 2023, with options for two one-year extensions dependent on funding availability. The service is classified under the transport equipment and auxiliary products category and will serve the borough of Blackburn, England.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses in the transport services sector, particularly those that specialise in public transport operations. Given the nature of the service and the council's interest in SMEs, smaller firms with experience in local transport or those looking to expand their offerings may find this tender particularly appealing. Interested businesses should be prepared to showcase their capacity to meet the contract's requirements and manage the service effectively, as this could be a significant growth opportunity in the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Local Bus Service

Notice Description

The Council has received funding from the DFT to re-establish a bus route in the borough initially from 7th September 2020 to 31st March 2021. The Council has included extension options within the contract for a further two one year periods in the event that this funding gets extended.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e75504d9-bb53-4f23-932a-5ea895b9c4a2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34000000 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Aug 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Nov 2020 - 31 Mar 2023 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
BLACKBURN WITH DARWEN
Contact Name
Peter Hughes
Contact Email
peter.hughes@blackburn.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1254585216

Buyer Location

Locality
BLACKBURN
Postcode
BB1 7DY
Post Town
Blackburn
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD4 Lancashire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD41 Blackburn with Darwen
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
Blackburn with Darwen
Electoral Ward
Blackburn Central
Westminster Constituency
Blackburn

Further Information

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